The Funk Zone Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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Top hotels in The Funk Zone

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿23,983 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿23,983
฿29,037 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
"Very clean room very modern furniture great bathroom service impeccable"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,229 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿7,229
฿8,255 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was pretty walkable to a lot of things. The location is great. The rooms are very small but nicely decorated. I got a room with an outdoor patio which was very nice. I initially got a room with the a/c not working (and they knew about it because there was a fan in there instead) and didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Riviera Beach House
Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,086 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,086
฿8,092 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
Felt welcome and taken care of.
"Staff was more than accommodating, Room was clean and comfortable, spent time in the eclectic lobby playing games with other quests."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,631 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿6,631
฿7,711 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
Great location!
"Had a great stay for our anniversary. They were kind to give us a free upgrade and the room was very spacious and clean. I didn’t find the bed and pillows to be the most comfortable but I also recognize I am very selective about my pillows. Lol The staff was very friendly and the location was perfect, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿3,285 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,285
฿3,745 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,872 reviews)
"The Sandpiper Lodge exceeded my expectations. The rooms are big and clean and comfortable and it was quieter than I would've thought, considering it was fully booked. Sean the manager was a true gentleman and he gave me many tips and helped me out by booking other nights I had not considered. It's ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿5,333 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿5,333
฿6,293 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Conveniently located"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around The Funk Zone

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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara


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